More menu labeling controversy

One
of the team members was in New York City recently, and was startled to
look up in a mainstream restaurant (she only went into McDonald's for a
diet soda!) to see the calorie count listed on the menu. Like we've
discussed before, we're huge supporters of having correct nutritional
information out for consumers to see.

However,
menu labeling has previously only been mandated by law to large chains,
such as those with 20 or more units. One restaurant group claims that
this eliminates 75% of the industry, thus harming consumers.

Wait...fast
food restaurants on our side?! Maybe – we agree all restaurants should
have nutrition labels posted (carbs in addition to calorie counts, of
course!). However, it's a smooth move by this restaurant group who is
petitioning Congress to expand the potential legislation to require
more restaurants to post nutritional information. Like many big
industry efforts, their intentions may not really be for the good of
the consumer's health, but we're thrilled to see the discussion turn
back to the merits of nutrition labels & the importance of this
practice spreading nationwide!